The agriculture and agri-food sectors in Ireland are one of the most important sectors not only for the value it contributes to the economy but for the amount of jobs it creates. According to Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority) and DAFM (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine), the agri-food industry contributes €24 billion…
On Monday, March 21st, Science Foundation Ireland announced a joint partnership between Ireland and the USA on an R&D project. The R&D project brings together three research centres (Science Foundation Ireland, Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical and The Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems). These three centres are trying to advance scientific research in the…
On Thursday March 3rd, 2016, Innovate Ireland hosted the 2016 R&D conference from Croke Park, Dublin. The event consisted over 100 great speakers in a variety of different industries (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, IT / software, agriculture, agri-food, energy, chemicals, etc.) sharing their case studies and opportunities in research and innovation. Throughout the event, @riceire encouraged the audience to…
Horseware Ireland is celebrating 30 years of success with a little help from 4 new recruits. Check out the controversial video at the Rambo Factory.